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Did You Know? Children's Services at the Monmouth County Library

Did you know that the Monmouth County Library offers more than just storytimes for children? We offer children’s DVDs at all of our branches; downloadable magazines for children available through our new offering, Flipster; and digital resources to help children do their homework and other projects for school. We offer special programs such as LEGO® Clubs, crafts, Read to a Therapy dog, and plenty more. And, the storytimes are pretty special, too, as we customize them for babies under age 2 (siblings are welcome), for toddlers, pre-K kids, and family groups. Each of our branches has a children’s librarian, and you can find a schedule of activities on our website under Children.

We have many online databases for children that can be used in the library, or from home (with a valid library card). These include the DK Eyewitness books, Facts on File with reference material covering history, science, health, literature and an atlas, Tumblebooks with read-along picture books, and Searchasaurus with magazine articles, dictionary, and encyclopedia. Kids can also learn a world language using Kidspeak for 6-year-olds and up; eleven languages are taught through animations, puzzles and songs.

Children’s eBooks and audiobooks can be downloaded from our Library on the Go to a tablet or eReader. They are available with a valid resident library card.

Several of our libraries have Early Literacy Stations that offer an all-in-one touchscreen computer intended for children ages 2 to 8. These stations are not connected to the Internet so this offers a safe and secure learning environment for your child. You can find them at the Library’s Headquarters in Manalapan, Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury, Hazlet Township, Ocean Township, Marlboro and Howell branches.

March is a great month to come to the library and reacquaint your family with our children’s programs. Make sure to stop by our Children’s Book Fair held on Saturday, March 28th at the Library’s Headquarters at 125 Symmes Drive in Manalapan. The fun starts at 1 pm and runs through 4 pm. This year’s Fire and Ice theme welcomes children of all ages to spend the afternoon in a magical kingdom, experience the Sciencetellers’ Dragons and Dreams show, see a live penguin, do crafts and meet NJ author Leeza Hernandez!

If you can’t make it in March, you can always find something exciting for your children and yourself at the Library. Check out our website and call your local branch for more information. Come to the Monmouth County Library for books, eBooks, electronic magazines, research tools and fun! You can find it all at the Library!

Did you know? AARP Tax Aide is available at the Monmouth County Library

Did you know the AARP Foundation offers free income tax preparation at the Monmouth County Library? The AARP Foundation through its trained Tax-Aide volunteers offers free preparation for simple Federal and NJ tax returns only. This service is offered at three of our branches: the Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury, Headquarters in Manalapan and the Wall Township branch. This service is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. No appointments are available. A limited number of returns are prepared each session.

Please note that all taxpayers must be present when their tax return is prepared. If filing a joint return, both taxpayers must be present. Because of the changes to the tax laws, new documents are required this year. Tax Aide starts February 2nd in Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury, February 9th at Wall Township Branc and February 19th at Headquarters in Manalapan. You can download our flyer or call your local branch for more information about specific times, locations and required forms.

Did you know? Now, you can download magazines!

The Monmouth County Library is now offering downloadable magazines through a new offering from EBSCO called Flipster. Flipster gives you access to selected magazines from home (if you have a valid library card) or from the library. There are magazines for children, teens and adults. Magazines include lifestyle magazines such as Elle, Vegetarian Times, Country Living and O, the Oprah Magazine. Teens can read Girls' Life and Seventeen and children can see the latest from Ranger Rick, Discovery Girls and Odyssey, a science-oriented magazine. Looking for a new recipe? You can find the exciting new recipes and food tips from the Food Network, Food and Wine,Clean Eating and Cooking Light.

Is your New Year's Resolution to get healthier? See what Yoga Journal,Prevention and Health have to offer.

Magazines can be downloaded to an iPad, iPad Mini and Android tablet. You can find out what is available and download them here. And, if you want more information about how to get started with Flipster, check out the video. You can also find Flipster under our Research tab at the top of the page. Once there, you can find Flipster on the right side under database quick links. While you are there, you can see the many other exciting informational tools available from the library.

Find it at the Monmouth County Library

We can help you find it!

We have a lot to offer at the Monmouth County Library. We have events scheduled throughout our branches for adults, families, children and teens. Find more information about these events on our webpages for teens and children.

You can easily find this information and more using our new mobile app. You can download it here. You can access your library account, put books and DVDs on hold, check the hours at our branches and follow our events using this app.

We have eBooks and audiobooks available to download to your eReader or mobile device from ourLibrary on the Go. You need to have a resident library card to use this service.

We have plenty of databases to help you with your research for work, school or home. Click here to find out what is available. You can learn a foreign language, trace your family tree, find out more about stocks and investments, read newspapers and find literary criticism that be used for school projects or general interest. Many of these databases can be used at home if you are a library cardholder and of course, they can be used at your local branch. Want to find a good magazine? We also have just added Flipster which allows you to download magazines to your iPad, iPad mini and Android tablet. You can download magazines at the library or from home with your library card. Check out this video to find out more about Flipster.

What should you read next? Find it here or at Novelist Plus under our Research tab or ask your local librarian. Find out what the Best Books of 2014 were.

There is also a Career Center at the Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury and there are plenty of online resources if you are trying to find a job or a new career.

Come in and visit your local branch. Get a library card, find out what books and DVDs are available. Keep up with our happenings and see photos by following us on Facebook. Check out our YouTube page for video clips from our concerts and programs. Follow us on Pinterest to find out what books we like and what books are being discussed at our branches.

Hope to see you at the Monmouth County Library. We are here to help you find it (whatever you need).